Madden 24 Update 1.14 Patch Notes for February 28 Title Update

Madden 24 Update 1.12 Patch Notes (January 10)

To coincide with the launch of Season 4 in Ultimate Team, Madden 24 Update 1.12 Patch Notes have officially been released detaling all the latest fixes. Perhaps the biggest news is the now live Franchise Mode crossplay beta, which players can dive into after downloading the update.

Here are the full Madden 24 January Title Update Patch Notes:

GAMEPLAY

• Fixed an issue preventing defenders equipped with ‘Edge Threat’ from using non-engaged pass rush moves. 
  • DEV NOTE:We have adjusted the tolerances for non-engaged pass rush moves to trigger more. This fix will allow pass rushers to use pass-rush moves that trigger before they get engaged by a blocker. 
• Fixed an issue where the Conductor Ability was not granting the user 2 adjustments as the QB was walking to the line.
• Tuning to fatigue logic so defenders who are not dedicated pass rushers will suffer a more severe fatigue penalty when engaging with a pass blocker that is significantly bigger than them.  
  • DEV NOTE: With the prevalence of Defensive Back blitzes being used as staple defenses, we noticed that there were many cases where the DB would get picked up by a Tight End or an Offensive Lineman that was significantly bigger and stronger than the defensive back but the blitzing DB would be able to engage in this mismatch over and over again without fatiguing. Now if a defender who is not a dedicated pass rusher having a Power Move and Finesse Move rating below 70 engages in a blocking mismatch where they are outweighed by 90 lbs or more, they will suffer a significant fatigue hit.  
• General Stability fixes

FRANCHISE MODE

With our Franchise Cross Play Live Beta, Cloud Franchise leagues can now include users of all supported Crossplay platforms. Crossplay is available on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation®5, and PC platforms.* Internet connection, all game updates & EA account required. Check the League Settings to enable Crossplay* today! 

• DEV NOTE: Please note that this feature is in live beta and can be implemented in any league. However, please note we strongly recommend that you start a new Franchise file for Crossplay in the event our team would need to temporarily disable the feature during the live beta. 

MADDEN ULTIMATE TEAM

• Fixed a crash that would happen if the user clicked the “Show Quicksell” button on a locked pack in the New Item Flow.
• Fixed an issue that would cause some users to become stuck on the archive tab in field pass.
• Fixed an issue with leaderboards that were not updating data when switching between this week and previous week.
• Fixed an issue where the wrong playbooks were being used in MUT Practice Mode.
• Corrected various visual bugs and text overlaps.
• Improved performance of many UI transitions.

SUPERSTAR MODE

• Various stability updates

UI

• Over 600 player and generic portrait updates
• Various stability updates

Madden 24 Update 1.11 Patch Notes (December 6)

While we saw some big changes to X-Factor players and other aspects of the game last time, Madden 24 Update 1.11 has arrived with a lackluster if still helpful update. Three players have gotten a likeness update, and a handful of bugs have finally been fixed.

Here are the full Madden 24 December Title Update Patch Notes:

GAMEPLAY

• Fixed an issue granting blockers a significant bonus to win-chance on RPO plays vs. defensive sets with 3 or less pass rushers.
  • DEV NOTE:There is exploit-prevention logic that increases the offensive line blocking win-chance when heavy offensive sets are matched up against light sub defensive sets with 3 or less ‘bigs’ rushing the passer; this logic was activating on RPO plays incorrectly.
• Tuning to reduce catch-penalty on catches where the receiver has to catch the ball behind or use a back-shoulder catch.
• Fixed an issue in pass-block targeting that was allowing a pass rusher through unblocked when hovering a defender over the A-gap in the Dollar 3-2 DB Fire Press play.
• Variety of general stability improvements.

FRANCHISE MODE

• Fixed various Server issues that would cause disconnects.
• Fixed various stability/crash issues.

MADDEN ULTIMATE TEAM

• Fixed an issue that would cause the user to become softlocked after returning from the new currency screen during the Most Feared event.
• Resolved an issue where EA Play Pro members were not receiving their monthly points.
• Fixed an issue where reward reports were missing the source information.
• Various text and visual improvements.

SUPERSTAR MODE

• Fixed an issue where Drive goals were not granting XP.
• Fixed an issue where users were not able to access Showdown mode.
• Fixed various crash and script loss issues.

NFL AUTHENTICITY

Player Likeness Updates:

• Seahawks QB Brett Rypien
• Chargers QB Easton Stick
• Broncos QB Jarrett Stidham

UI

• Fixed issue with missing UI after accessing the Notification Center from the Main Menu.
• Fixed soft lock when dismissing the Friend Picker in PAF Online H2H.
• Various stability updates.

AUDIO

• Fixed a stability issue with audio that would occur after a challenge.

Madden 24 Title Update 5 Patch Notes (November 16)

With the arrival of Season 3, we've also got full Gridiron Notes detailng the Madden 24 Title Update 5 Patch Notes and every last change. Most notably there's a big mid-season shuffle for X-Factor players this time, but we've also got key bug fixes across every game mode.

Here are the full Madden 24 Update 5 Patch Notes:

X-Factor Mid Season Shuffle: 

New X-Factor Players and Added Abilities 

DEV NOTE: New abilities shown here are not available on PlayStation®4 and Xbox One versions. However, changes to X-Factor and Superstar players will be available on all platforms for Play Now and Regular Games.

• Jets - Ahmad "Sauce" Gardner
  • Shutdown (X-Factor)
• Cowboys - DeMarcus Lawrence
  • Run Stuffer (X-Factor)
  • No Outsiders
  • Instant Rebate
  • Edge Threat
• Saints - Marshon Lattimore
  • Shutdown (X-Factor)
  • Bench Press
• Falcons - Jessie Bates III
  • Shutdown (X-Factor)
  • Pick Artist

New Superstar Players and Added Abilities

• Rams - Puka Nacua
  • Short Out Elite
  • Mid In Elite
• Texans - CJ Stroud
  • Lofting Deadeye
• Cowboys - Tony Pollard
  • Reach For It
  • Jukebox
• Falcons - Bijan Robinson
  • Jukebox
  • Energizer
• Eagles - DeVonta Smith
  • Runoff Elite
  • Mid Out Elite
• Dolphins - Tua Tagovailoa
  • Sideline Deadeye
  • Fearless
• 49ers - Brock Purdy
  • Gutsy Scrambler
  • Inside Deadeye
• Vikings - T.J. Hockenson
  • Mid Inside Elite
  • Short Inside Elite
• Jaguars - Foyesade Oluokun
  • Tackle Supreme
  • Flat Zone KO
• Seahawks - Kenneth Walker III
  • Arm Bar
  • Matchup Nightmare
• Eagles - Jalen Carter
  • Unpredictable
  • Reach Elite
• Jaguars - Josh Allen
  • Edge Threat
  • Strip Specialist
• 49ers - Brandon Aiyuk
  • Mid In Elite
  • Deep In Elite
• Eagles - D'Andre Swift
  • Balance Beam
  • Energizer
• Lions - Aidan Hutchinson
  • Edge Threat
  • BOGO

Downgraded X-Factor Players

• Dalvin Cook
• DeForest Buckner
• Joe Burrow
• Joey Bosa

Downgraded Superstar Players

• Chandler Jones
• Alvin Kamara
• Calais Campbell
• Tee Higgins
• Fletcher Cox

GAMEPLAY:

• Re-Fixed the issue causing the kick meter menu to move after a pause and sometimes cover up the kick meter.
  • DEV NOTE:Due to an integration issue merging the two previous title updates, a specific UI package did not reload appropriately in the latest patch and re-introduced this kicking menu issue.
• Fixed an issue with avoidance logic sometimes causing receivers to stop their route when running a slant route.
• Fixed an issue sometimes causing a user-controlled defender to attempt an effort-catch instead of an actual catch attempt.
• Fixed an issue causing the ‘Poor Visibility’ Dynamic Gameday modifier to impact the QB on the home team. 
• Fixed an issue causing the kick returner to sometimes warp/slide when catching a kickoff.
• Fixed several issues preventing safeties in man coverage from aligning appropriately to split out running backs in the Dime 2-3 formation.
• Fixed an issue causing the tight end to align offsides when using an audible to go from Gun Empty HB Wide to Gun Empty Chips Quad.
• Fixed a rare issue preventing the ball carrier from being ruled down correctly after falling from a trip/stumble resulting from a low dive tackle from behind. 
• Fixed an issue causing a player to freeze after attempting an early lunge tackle out of bounds.
• Tuning to increase interception catch-chance.

Blocking

• Fixed an issue preventing the right tackle from targeting the defensive end when next to a block-and-release tight end.
• Fixed an issue preventing the defensive end from getting targeted after using a hot route to put a tight-split receiver in a block-and-release assignment into a streak route.
• Fixed an issue causing defensive linemen to sometimes get stuck in certain blocking animations for the entire play.
• Fixed an issue causing an elite edge rusher engaged in a double team to shed to the inside, allowing the QB to easily escape the pocket.
• Fixed an issue causing the center and guard to run into each other on the RPO Pin Alert Bubble play.
• Fixed an issue causing the pulling guard to stutter-step after coming out of his stance when running Gun Slot Offset RPO Counter Read.
• Fixed an issue allowing the blitzing nickelback to be unblocked on Dollar DB Fire 2 vs. I-Form Slot Close.

Post Play

• Added new signature walks, stances, gestures, and facial animations for:
  • Bills QB Josh Allen
  • Vikings WR Justin Jefferson
  • Cowboys LB Micah Parsons
  • Jets CB Sauce Gardner
• Fixed the chest-pound celebration for 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey so he places the ball in the correct hand.
• Fixed an issue causing Cardinals QB Kyler Murrary’s feet/body to sometimes twitch after the whistle.
• Fixed an issue causing the ball to flip/warp in the QB’s hands when transitioning into a Pocket-idle animation from an under-center 5-step dropback.

FRANCHISE MODE:

DEV NOTE: The following changes are exclusive to the Playstation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.

• Updated Franchise Superstar/X-Factor abilities to align with Front End. 
• Reworked Franchise Tag Selection Logic for AI Controlled Teams. 
  • DEV NOTE:AI controlled teams will look into using the Franchise Tag based on a variety of new factors. The AI will factor in the player’s development trait which helps make up his overall player value. They will also look at the player’s desired contract and compare that to the Franchise Tag salary for their specific position as another factor into who they will tag.
• Desired Contract Earnings will now scale relative to the Salary Cap Growth at the end of each Season. 
  • DEV NOTE: Previously as you would get further along in your Franchise, the overall Salary Cap would go up, but players’ desired contracts at their position would not go up equally. 
• Fixed a handful of Franchise News text bugs.
  • DEV NOTE: This update is implemented on all platforms.

MADDEN ULTIMATE TEAM:

• Fixed an issue where Event specific currencies would randomly disappear from the screen and reappear later.
• Fixed an issue in SSKO that would auto-select the second pick.
• Fixed an issue that caused field passes in the Live Events tab to not have filled progress bars even if the field pass was complete.
• Fix an issue that caused the archetype text on cards to turn gray and become difficult to read.
• Fixed an issue that caused the point balance to visually display 0 after attempting to purchase a field pass level without enough points.
• Fixed an issue where the direct purchase panel on the play tab was not updating how many packs had been purchased.
• Fixed an issue that caused the timer on champions events to disappear after starting a champions game.
• Fixed an issue that caused stats not to populate when comparing players in a field pass.
• Fixed an issue that caused the field pass bar not to update after purchasing a field pass level until the user re-entered MUT.
• Updated Headliners XP items to display proper rarity.
• Removed the sets menu tile if there are no sets present.
• Fixed an issue that caused an error in squads when trying to view a teammate’s lineup.
• Added Rank icons to the Champions leaderboard.

SUPERSTAR MODE:

• Fixed an issue where incorrect stats were showing for my CAP during Off Season flow.
• Fixed an issue where the “Lions Roar Back” news portrait had a Panthers player in the background.
• Fixed an issue where Get 2+ Hitsticks progress was shown as 0/1 in game.
• Fixed an issue where the Washington Football Team jersey was being used for Commanders.
• Fixed an issue where Patrick Mahomes' logo appears as the Raiders on “Opposites Attract” news.
• Fixed various script loss and crash issues related to stability.
• Fixed an issue where REP appeared instead of XP in the Booster Description on the Customize screen.
• Fixed an issue where the 3D avatar was not displayed in the Booster screen.
• Fixed an issue where animations appeared locked after purchase if not equipped during the purchase flow.
• Fixed an issue in Showdown Mode where the player was taken to the hub screen after returning from an event.
• Fixed an issue in Showdown Mode where player hud was overlapping the EGF screen after leveling up in an SD match.
• Fixed an issue causing a broken gameplay camera when attempting to use hurry-up offense on 3rd down.

NFL AUTHENTICITY:

• Fixed multiple gloves with logo-mirroring issues, specifically Jordan and Adidas branded gloves.
• Fixed multiple issues around generic head hair/skin areas.
• Fixed Patriots warning label color on helmet.
• Fixed Melvin Gordon’s skull cap placement.
• Fixed Broncos White helmet side logo to be accurate.
• Fixed issue with Browns front number placement on their 2017 uniforms.
• Fixed issue with Vapor Edge Elite 360 2 cleat appearing black on one side.
• Fixed a number of small clipping issues on coach and player heads.
• Updated Derek Carr’s hair and beard.

PRESENTATION:

• Fixed text for wipe in pregame at international stadiums.
• Fixed post play camera appearing inside the edge wall near midfield at MCS stadium.
• Fixed out-of-focus post play camera of head coach on the sideline.

UI:

• Various stability updates.
• Various player portrait updates.
• Various UI polish updates.

AUDIO:

• Fixed the issue with player spotlight audio being cut off during pregame.

Madden 24 Title Update 4 Patch Notes (November 2)

Ahead of deployment on all platforms, EA has already released their official Gridiron Notes spotlighting the latest bug fixes and player likeness updates. The development team also mentioned that improvements were made specifically to address slow loading times in MUT for Gen 4 players.

Here are the full official Madden 24 patch notes for Title Update 4:

GAMEPLAY:

• Tuning to lower the ratings threshold for catching interceptions on the Competitive game style to decrease the number of dropped interceptions. 
  • DEV NOTE: This applies to open catches, since physical contact with a player or the ball can still cause the ball to be knocked out. 
• Fixed an issue causing undesired catch-drops when the QB would get hit during or shortly after throwing the ball. 
  • DEV NOTE:In our September Title Update, we included a fix to decrease the chance for defenders to catch the ball quickly after a QB pass out of a hit, but that fix had the unintended result of decreasing the chance to catch passes during or after a QB hit globally. In response, we are backing that change out of the game to return catch-chances to previous values. This will temporarily re-introduce situations that allow pass rushers to sometimes catch the ball when the QB throws out of a hit, but we plan to refine that logic without impacting the global catch-chance in an upcoming title update. 
• Fixed an issue causing the curl-flat defender in 3-4 Odd SS Trap 2 to align on the wrong side of the field against empty sets.
• Fixed an issue causing safeties and cornerbacks to have flipped assignments when covering offensive formations with 3 tight ends.
• Fixed an issue allowing the ball carrier to have no fumble chance when diving; after this fix, ball carriers will have a higher risk of fumbling when diving into traffic.
• Increased the size of the Passing Accuracy meter.
• Fixed an issue sometimes allowing unblocked defenders when using block-and-release routes in empty formations.
  • DEV NOTE:Eligible receivers with a block-and-release assignment will not go out into their route until they have at least made contact with the blitzing defender that they are targeting. The blocker will stay in the engagement for a very short period of time, then release on his route.
• Fixed a rare issue causing players engaged in a block to freeze on the field for the rest of the play.

FRANCHISE MODE:

• NFL games scheduled in Germany will be played at Deutsche Bank Park.
• Fixed an issue where the Weekly Strategy selection would reset to default after completing a Mini-Game with a focus player.
• Fixed a rare crash that would occur in game when a player from a downloaded draft class would occasionally have incomplete player data.
• Fixed an issue where the halftime report during the game would sometimes show the wrong teams/scores.
• Various News story text bug fixes.

MADDEN ULTIMATE TEAM:

• Fixed an issue where some users would receive a server error when entering MUT.
• Fixed an issue where the New Item Flow would occasionally not appear after making a purchase from the direct purchase panel.
• Fixed an issue where some users would receive a blank rewards flow screen.
• Fixed an issue with bundles purchased from the direct purchase panel that would require the user to back out of MUT and return to see the packs from the bundle in their unopened packs.
• Improved loading times in and out of objectives screen.
• Fixed a bug where some sets that were not described as returning items incorrectly displayed the "Returned on Completion" icon.
• Fixed a bug that caused the new items flow to incorrectly display rewards if more than 35 rewards were present.
• Fixed a bug that caused some users to not receive rewards after playing MUT Champs.
• Fixed a Playstation 5 specific bug that linked the user to the wrong location from the PlayStation home screen field pass link.
• Fixed a bug that caused the top 100 tab to not populate after finishing a Solo Battle.
• Various visual improvements and bug fixes within the MUT menus.

SUPERSTAR MODE:

• Fixed an issue with UI where a different position save is seen on Superstar loadout screen.
• Fixed an issue where OVR and abilities did not change after Avatar reset.
• Fixed an issue where Franchise PS5 Activity began when Combine started.
• Fixed UI interface where the Rotate button was not visible in Avatar Creation Hub.
• Fixed UI interface where the Speed Boost reward had no icon in Level Path.
• Fixed various issues with stability.
• Fixed an issue in Showdown where button hints flash repeatedly on the Ready Up screen.
• Updated Featured Deals tile in Showdown.
• Fixed an issue with server error showing up when entering Showdown.
• Fixed an issue preventing the celebration wheel from displaying after a user sack in the end zone in Superstar Showdown.

NFL AUTHENTICITY:

• Added Randy Moss’s Signature TD Celebration.
• Updated D.J. Chark’s signature TD celebration.

• Updated Oakley Visor tabs to match the new updated style being used this season on-field.
• Fixed clipping issues seen on Adidas Adizero Primeknit cleats.
• Fixed an issue with the seam pattern on Lions jerseys.
• Updated hair style for Eagles WR A.J. Brown.
• Added new Face scans into game:
  • Sam Howell - Commanders QB
  • Cam Smith - Dolphins CB
  • De’Von Achane - Dolphins HB
  • Trenton Simpson - Ravens MLB
  • Isiah Pacheco - Chiefs HB
  • Chris Jones - Chiefs DT
  • Shaquille Leonard - Colts LB

PRESENTATION:

• Added Deutsche Bank Park in Frankfurt, Germany to support NFL Frankfurt Games.
• Fixed issue with injured starting QBs appearing during pregame tunnel runouts.
• Fixed issue with incorrect text appearing on stats banner while in pregame studio set.

UI:

DEV NOTE: The team has made many updates since launch and is happy to report this is our last update about prioritization of UI transitions. The team has been working on improvements since launch optimizing high-traffic screens inside of Ultimate Team, Superstar, and Franchise. 

• Player Portraits - Updated 185 player portraits.
• Stability - Various stability updates.

AUDIO:

• Commentary support for Deutsche Bank Park.
• Updated crowd assets for Deutsche Bank Park.

Madden 24 Update 1.007 / 1.06 Patch Notes (October 17)

While we've now seen Madden 24 Update 1.007 deploy on next gen with counterpart Madden 24 Update 1.06 hitting current gen, EA has yet to drop official patch notes. In the past, EA has had a tendency to occasionally avoid official patch notes for updates outside of their major monthly title update.

We can confirm that Madden 24 Update 1.007 was only 523.99 MB on Xbox Series X|S, and it'll likely be similar in size on other platforms. As a result, it seems likely this was just more of a hotfix addressing a few lingering bugs ahead of next month's title update.

Madden 24 Update 1.05 / 1.006 Patch Notes (October 4 Title Update)

Ahead of the full Madden 24 patch notes, EA also provided some additional information about fixes coming in future weeks and how Franchise Mode changes will impact previously created draft classes:

• Slow UI Transitions - In our last update, we mentioned our prioritization around UI transitions. Many improvements have gone live across modes already and our Dev team continues to actively work to optimize high-traffic screens inside of Ultimate Team, Superstar, and Franchise. You can continue to expect incremental updates and improvements to screen transitions in the coming weeks.
• Franchise Draft Class Fixes - See below for multiple fixes around Franchise Mode, specifically with Draft Classes.  Please Note: The fixes will only affect newly created draft class files on Title Update 3. When downloading a new draft class, we recommend sorting by the Date Added column and selecting files created after October 4th in order to ensure the file does not contain the original error.

Here are the full official Madden 24 patch notes for the October Title Update: 

GAMEPLAY:

Abilities

DEV NOTE: The following ability additions are exclusive to Playstation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC versions. 

• Derrick Henry equipped with Angry Runs
  • When your player is entering the zone, this X-Factor ability grants you an extremely high chance to win your first interaction with a defender. This will include fakeout attempts, truck/stiff arm attempts, and breaking a tackle.
    Pro Tip: Look for Kyle Brandt's Angry Runs player of the week to see which players earn this ability in Ultimate Team.
• Travis Kelce equipped with 3rd Down Threat
  • This Superstar ability grants your player an improved chance of winning contested catches on 3rd down while in single coverage. This will only activate if the pass is within 25 yards of the line of scrimmage.
• Jason Kelce equipped with Linchpin
  • This Superstar ability causes the center to bolster the entire offensive line, allowing players to hold blocks for a longer period of time then they normally would.
• Micah Parsons equipped with Dual Threat 
  • When in the zone, this X-Factor ability grants players an extremely high chance to defeat pass blocks while rushing or force catch knockouts while in coverage.
• Pro Tip: In addition to these abilities being available on base rosters, these new abilities will be available to equip your players with in Ultimate Team.

Catching

• Fixed an issue causing players to warp to their feet after playing a diving catch.
• Fixed a rare issue preventing running backs from playing catches on swing routes when leading them upfield.
• Fixed a rare issue allowing defenders to use a one-handed interception through the receiver’s arms.
• Tuning to reduce the catch success chance for pass rushers when attempting to catch an errant throw-out-of-sack pass.
• Tuning to reduce the amount of catch-tackle knockouts, specifically targeted at curl routes when leading away from the defender.

Defense & Special Teams

• Tuning to Real-Time AI adjustment logic so it will not take effect when the defense is using pass coverage/sub defense personnel.
  • DEV NOTE: After hearing your feedback, and looking at the online game stats, we have added additional criteria so the defense will now have to have at least as many defensive linemen and linebackers on the field as the offense has offensive linemen and tight ends in order to activate the benefit of recognizing repeated run plays. For example, a defense aligning in a Dime defense vs. a 1 RB/1 TE offensive formation will now reflect the defense playing to stop the pass instead of the run.
• Tuning to QB Contain logic so only edge-rush defenders that are very close to the line of scrimmage will be able to get assigned QB Contain.
• Fixed an issue allowing a blitz exploit where the defense would slant-out the defensive line after using QB Contain to get unrealistic edge heat;  now interior pass rushers will take appropriate rush angles understanding that the edge rushers are in contain.
• Fixed an issue allowing a user-controlled defender to tackle a punt returner after a fair-catch signal with no penalty.
• Fixed an issue causing receivers to enter the ‘give-up’ assignment sometimes after a catch in the flat to their side of the field. 
• Fixed an issue causing kickers to immediately walk toward the sideline after performing a squib kick.
• Modified the defensive audibles logic so teams can only audible to formations with matching personnel. 
  • DEV NOTE: Previously users were only able to audible to different defensive sets within a defensive formation but we were not looking at substitutions that were made prior to the audible. Users will no longer be able to audible to a Set that puts their substituted Safety on the Defensive Line. Users will have the ability to audible from Nickel to Dime if they have substituted a Linebacker with a Defensive Back which they could not do before.
• Fixed an issue causing a user-controlled defensive lineman to sometimes get stuck in his stance after shifting the line to the right in the Nickel, 4-4 and 3-4 formations.
• Fix an issue allowing users to snap the ball too quickly on no-huddle plays (carrying forward the fix from the last title update that was made to the Competitive Game Style).

AI

• Fixed an issue where the AI-controlled team would burn their last timeout early and would sometimes not attempt field goals with the clock expiring.
• Fixed an issue causing AI-controlled teams to attempt long field goals when out of range.

Passing

• Tuning Pitch/Lateral accuracy to make it more difficult/risky to perform long-distance laterals while moving in opposite directions.
  • DEV NOTE: Users were able to create unrealistic long pitch plays using the Speed Option to draw the defense in, then pitch the ball to a player really far away. Now the pitch will not be as accurate when attempting to pitch such a far distance and the facing angle of the QB will also be taken into account. 
• Fixed a visual issue preventing the Skill-Based Passing power bar from updating correctly.
• Fixed an issue preventing the user-setting to hide the passing meter from carrying over into gameplay.
• Fixed an issue allowing Broncos QB Russell Wilson and Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes to throw on the run with no accuracy penalty.
• Fixed an issue causing an inaccurate pass when rolling out and pass leading to the inside of a TE in the flat with ‘Perfect Accuracy’ feedback, 
• Tuning to reduce ‘backfoot’ pass animations from triggering when not under pressure. 

Blocking

• Added pass block logic to address several common exploit blitzes out of 4-3 Even, 6-1 Sam Will Blitz, 3-4 Odd Pinch Buck 0, Dollar 3-2 Cover 2 LB Blitz, Nickel Triple Tampa 2 and Nickel 3-3 Cub Mike Blitz 0.
• Fixed a rare issue causing a defensive player to warp out of a super-win pass-rush animation into a post-play animation.
• Fixed an issue preventing the right guard from having the correct blocking target on Pistol Tight Slots PA Post Shot.
• Fixed an issue preventing the right tackle from engaging in a block on Gun Wing Flex Offset Mesh when targeting a defensive tackle.
• Fixed an issue causing the ‘Check-and-Release’ route to release too quickly on the Gun Empty Chips Tight Deep Post Out play.
• Tuning and improvements to lead-blocker logic for pulling blockers on plays like HB Base and Quick Toss. 
• Fixed an issue allowing edge defenders to immediately shed the TE on Toss plays.

• Fixed an issue preventing tackles from blocking the DE’s on the Gun Empty Base Flex RPO Peek Q Draw play.
• Tuning to reduce frequency of WR’s repeatedly re-engaging DB’s far down the field when open-field blocking. 

Playbooks

• Fixed an issue preventing the ‘Speed Onside’ recovery option from always populating in the play-call screen. 
• Fixed a rare issue preventing the snap after flipping a play due to a misaligned WR.
• Fixed a typo showing Packers Bench in the Broncos playbook. 
• Fixed an issue causing the left end to get stuck in his pre-snap animation after pinching or crashing the D-line in the Dime Rush formation. 
• Removed 'Play Ball' coach adjustment option from the play-call screen
  • DEV NOTE:The Play-ball option was not compatible with our new catch-tackle technology and had no effect when toggled. It's been removed until/unless we are able to update the option to be complimentary of the new catch-tackle system.

Pass Coverage

• Fixed an issue allowing receivers to break away from defenders when pass-leading back on streak routes. 
• Fixed an issue in Cover 4 Match leaving the post route uncovered when using a hot-route to streak the TE on the Gun Doubles Z Close Escape play
• Fixed an issue preventing the curl-flat defender from using a zone-chuck and leverage the flat vs. a slot receiver in 3-receiver bunch formations. 
• Addressed the following Cover 4 Match Coverage issues:
  • Gun Trey Y Flex Verticals - Slot receiver left uncovered (Palms specific)
  • Gun Trips TE PA Slot Corner - Slot WR left uncovered when motioning the inside Slot 
  • Gun Trips TE Verticals - Slot Receiver left uncovered
  • Gun Y Tight Off Flood Drive - Tight End left uncovered
  • Gun Tight Slots Bench - Slot Corner Route left uncovered with outside streak
  • Gun Flex Y Off Close PA Post Shot - Slot Wide Receiver left open
  • Gun Trips TE Pats Y In - Outside Wide on Post left uncovered
  • Gun Trips TE PA Slot Corner - Inside Slot Receiver left uncovered
  • Gun Trey Y Flex Levels Switch - Tight End left uncovered 
  • Gun U Off Trips PA TE Out - Slot receiver on hitch left uncovered

Post-Play

• Fixed Jaylen Waddle's "The Waddle" TD celebration which played at the wrong speed while his arms were bent incorrectly.
• Addressed a rare issue causing receivers to signal a First Down in the wrong direction following a dive-catch.
• Fixed an issue preventing Justin Jefferson from using his signature ‘Griddy’ celebration. 
• Fixed a rare issue causing teammates to spin in place when trying to join a team celebration. 
• Fixed a rare issue preventing AI-controlled defenders from celebrating after returning an INT for a TD.

FRANCHISE MODE:

• Fixed an issue with downloaded draft classes where all edited prospects would not appear correctly after being downloaded.
• Fixed an issue where players in generated draft classes had body types that did not match their height and weight.
• Fixed an issue where a player’s college would appear as N/A when it was edited prior to being uploaded.
• Fixed an issue where a player’s height would change to 0’0” after editing a player from a downloaded draft class.
• Fixed an issue where downloaded draft classes were not saving the handedness of players.
• Fixed an issue where Training Camp would become locked for users when joining a league.
• Fixed an issue where the previous week’s game wasn’t showing up on the team schedule banner in the main hub.
• Fixed an issue where IR players could take up a Focus Player slot in Weekly Strategy causing it to appear blank.
• Fixed an issue where news stories would incorrectly refer to a game going to overtime.
• Fixed an issue where a news story had teams reversed when referring to one of them dominating the game.
• Weekly Strategy Reps Tuning
  • DEV NOTE: We’ve adjusted the levels at which CPU teams will switch to using the Split and Backups options during Weekly Strategy in order to keep their players more “fresh” near the end of the season. This should help remedy an issue that sometimes occurred where players would be too fatigued to play later in the year and the playoffs.
• Fixed an issue where the halftime report would show incorrect information in a multi-user league.
• Fixed an issue causing some AI-controlled QB’s to use incorrect archetype logic in Franchise mode. 

MADDEN ULTIMATE TEAM:

• MUT Menu Program panel and the MUT Menu Play panel should now correctly update progression.
• Links inside the H2H Field pass should now function correctly.
• Fixed an issue where some users were getting soft locked after exiting a coin challenge.
• Fixed an issue where playbook names and logos were not showing up under My Team after switching tabs.
• Fixed an issue on the rewards screen that displayed a reward for completing 1 star regardless of how many stars were completed.
• The catalog should now correctly display what abilities are locked via stats requirements.
• The auction house will now show if you are the highest bidder.
• Fixed an issue where the bid count and time remaining were inverted.
• Improved the visibility of the second chemistry on player cards.
• Fixed an issue that caused strategy items to become cut off on the bottom if there were more than 6.
• Fixed an issue where the game would lock for some users after completing a MUT Squads H2H game.
• Fixed an issue where the currency bar would be missing after completing a Solo Battles game while in the Solo Battles Hub.
• Fixed the location of the lock icon in the item binder.
• Reskinned the Single Item Viewer.
• The progress bar on the rewards tab will now show full after completing a Field Pass.
• Fixed an issue where exiting and reentering a locked card in the new item viewer would cause it to unlock.
• Fixed an issue that caused a crash when exiting the edit current uniform screen.
• Fixed an issue that caused an error while entering House Rules.
• Fixed an issue that caused an invalid lineup error when entering challenges with an ability active.
• Field pass logos will now display when partially filling a progress bar.
• Fixed an issue where the game would soft lock if the same team was picked twice in SSKO after canceling the draft.
• Correctly aligned the scoreboard in SSKO Tug of War games.

SUPERSTAR MODE:

• Added WR gameplay logic for AI-controlled receivers to use all available catch mechanics (Aggressive, Possession, RAC)
• Fixed an issue where not all gameday missions were reflected under the Missions tab.
• Fixed an issue where progression was lost after staying idle and getting a timeout error.
• Fixed an issue where rewards were not granted after completing the Combine and Draft.
• Fixed an issue where side activity rewards didn’t match Game Day Container boosts.
• Fixed an issue where the player was taken to the main menu instead of the Superstar Launcher after playing any week game.
• Fixed an issue where abilities weren’t loading into the game in the second year.
• Fixed an issue where the Combine Interview was not selectable after placing skill points.
• Centered the Barbell in the Combine Bench press activity.
• Fixed an issue where the avatar information did not transfer correctly to the game after signing the contract.
• Fixed an issue where boosts were seen without completing any side activities before Pre Season Game 1.
• Fixed an issue where a Showdown Squads Ranked game would not start.
• Fixed an issue in Showdown where users who canceled out of a group fill were not able to Squad back up without returning to the hub. 
• Fixed an issue in Showdown where squads could occasionally not progress into the event. 
• Fixed an issue in Showdown that occasionally caused users to wait to join a squad lobby. 
• Polished various Animation and Audio elements.
• Polished various UI/Interface elements.
• Fixed various UI/Interface and Text typos.

NFL AUTHENTICITY:

• Added new uniform pieces to New Alt’s being used this year:
  • Colts - Helmet and Socks
  • Vikings - Helmet and Socks
  • Titans - Helmet and Socks
  • Seahawks - Helmet and Socks
  • Jets - Helmet and Socks
  • Eagles - Helmet and Socks
  • Buccaneers - Helmet and Socks
  • Broncos - Helmet
• Fixed nameplate spacing on Chargers uniforms.
• Updated Baker Mayfield Hair and Beard.
• Fixed Issue with Jordan 1 Retro Low right cleat.
• Fixed Panthers collar color on White jersey.
• Updated Jaguars patch colors on all 3 jerseys.
• Added new Face scans into game:
  • Nolan Smith - Eagles LOLB
  • Brock Purdy - 49ers QB
  • Alex Highsmith - Steelers ROLB
  • David Ojabo - Ravens ROLB
  • Jordan Addison - Vikings WR
  • Paris Johnson Jr. - Cardinals RT
  • Kamren Curl - Commanders SS
  • John Metchie III - Texans WR
• Fixed Helmet placement on a number of players.

PRESENTATION:

• Fixed an issue where injuries with medium or low risk of re-injury were too often showing the injured player walking to the tunnel.
• Fixed an issue with MUT Challenges sometimes ending with a long and unskippable touchdown flow.
• Fixed an issue in MUT where an incorrect player would appear in place of the QB in huddle.
• Fixed an issue with showing the wrong head coach when a timeout is called by the defense.
• Improved post play camera selection logic for on-field shots in online H2H games.

UI:

• Player Portraits - Various player portrait fixes
• General - Various polish updates to UI
• Stability - Various stability updates

AUDIO:

• Fixed the issue with music volume during drills in Superstar.
• Fixed the issue of team specific chants firing inaccurately.
• Various commentary bugs were fixed.
• Fixed the issue with stadium music not functioning properly.
• Updated the sound design for new MUT Reveals.
• Fixed the sync issue with audio during Combine Intro and Outro.
• Ongoing adjustments to the overall mix to give the players a more immersive experience.

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